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      Includes many multi-use trails. Some popular areas near Brown County and Yellowood include the Nebo Ridge and Hickory Ridge trails. Please note - these do require a pass (day or annual) and they are checked for on occasion. Details on where to purchase can be seen in the forest website below.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: National Forest
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      • 16
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      Region Status
      Closed as of Jan 3, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      33
      Trails Mountain Bike
      25
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      33
      Trails Trail Running
      33
      Total Distance
      99 miles
      Total Descent
      10,237 ft
      Total Vertical
      447 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      923 ft
      Reports
      771
      Photos
      3
      Ridden Counter
      357

      Photos of Hoosier National Forest Mountain Bike

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      Oct 16, 2022 @ 4:02pm
      Oct 16, 2022
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      69 |
      Apr 25, 2021 @ 8:04pm
      Apr 25, 2021
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      50 |
      Apr 25, 2021 @ 7:53pm
      Apr 25, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

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      JfigueredwishlistrouteGravel Grovel 2021 24 mile
      Sep 16, 2023 @ 2:12pm
      Sep 16, 2023
      Cefrye197riddentrailNebo Ridge Trail
      Sep 4, 2023 @ 10:16am
      Sep 4, 2023
      Magdaleneoj3SmPwishlistregionHoosier National Forest
      Aug 20, 2023 @ 6:15am
      Aug 20, 2023
      natebikeswishlisttrailNebo Ridge Trail and 1 more
      Jun 25, 2023 @ 6:31am
      Jun 25, 2023
      Object52addreportBirdseye Trail and 32 more
      Jun 12, 2023 @ 12:43pm
      Jun 12, 2023

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      Musicman47421trailHickory Ridge Trail 4Why does this say no mountain biking? ...
      Sep 3, 2020 @ 3:00pm
      Sep 3, 2020

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2565 miles7,149 ft31 miles446 ft
      #10,045#4,22437712443
      Horse112 miles1,191 ft5 miles292 ft
      486
      Hike3399 miles10,236 ft46 miles446 ft
      #8,978#4,08077112
      Trail Running3399 miles10,236 ft46 miles446 ft
      #8,938#4,0527712
      • By WimG FOGBP & contributors
      • Admins: 21Steve65, fatire, Indytrailbuilder, Auapaul, nicktannehill, DRTconsulting, BCHMBA
      • #20506 - 4,193 views
      • hoosier national forest activity log | embed map of Hoosier National Forest mountain bike trails | hoosier national forest mountain biking points of interest

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